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Job application successful.. so I quit my job. New employer reneged?
I am fuming over this! 5 weeks out from Christmas, I landed a new job. I gave a week's notice at my other casual job and finished up in time for the induction for my new job. I called today to find out details of the induction venue and time, only to be told the job has been put on hold until after Christmas.
At best, I'm betting I won't see a wage slip inside 2 months. I'm not sure if working for these people, is even remotely a good idea. It's civil construction and the pay is good, but this is a slap in the face! I have a mortgage and it's Christmas! I feel like taking action for compensation. Do you think I have a case?
I have an email stating that I was to make myself available for induction on Wednsday for commencement of work later this month. Thanks for the advice, but I live in Australia. I may look further into this.
You forgot to mention what it is I am supposed to have learnt. Don't change jobs before Christmas?
3 Answers
- HeatherLv 79 years ago
No you do not have a case. You decided you wanted to jump ship and leave your old employer for a new job. The fact that the job fell through is disappointing, however it is not illegal in any way. You took a risk 5 weeks out from Christmas and it ended worse than you could have imagined. They do not owe you compensation. I would not wait until after Christmas to see if they still want to hire you. I would begin looking for a new job as soon as possible. A verbal offer of employment means nothing because the employer always has the option of withdrawing the offer at any time. You should consider this a painful learning experience.
- 5 years ago
Well i once walked out on one of my jobs (bullied at work with the aid of the boss) and it used to be so rough to get an extra job. All you can do is don't give the employers identify as a reference. If they ask you why you left that job just say that you felt a change used to be wanted or that the hours did not go well with or anything like that. Dont go into an excessive amount of detail since you would get caught out. Good luck hop you find somthing that your joyful with x x
